This key role for the Kensho team will be responsible for managing the accounting and finance functions in coordination with the S&P Global FP&A team. In addition this role will provide hands-on support to Kensho team members to ensure timely assistant with all related matter, as well as supporting the management team on more strategic finance concerns. 

What You'll Do:

Monthly Financial Close

· Support S&P Global accounting team by coordinating the required data from the Kensho team

· Review preliminary financials, complete variance analysis, and distribute to Kensho and S&P Global teams

Estimate & Budget

· Manage annual budget and monthly forecast deliverables with support from S&P Global team

· Create detail department budgets working closely with Kensho management

· Manage preparation of quarterly estimates, working proactively with Kensho management to ensure completeness and accuracy

· Coordinate headcount planning with Kensho HR team communicating updates to S&P Global team

· Meet with Kensho management team to review department results, review project plans, prep teams for QFR meetings, provide analysis and other special project support as needed

· Manage key vendor spend, working with Kensho management to identify and execute on cost saving opportunities

· Partner with S&P division team members on special projects

Operations

· Provide oversight of centralized accounting processes to ensure they are providing timely support to the Kensho team (AP, T&E, P-Cards, Procurement, Billing, and tax matters); coordinate escalations as needed

· Review and approve Kensho invoices, purchase orders, contracts, monthly p-card activity, and global mobility requests

· Facilitate problem resolution with other shared service departments including real estate, technology and other corporate departments as needed

· Provide key procurement support to Kensho team in coordination with S&P Global team and policies; ensure applicable orders and software renewals are processed in timely manner

· Provide hands-on support to Kensho team members on accounting and tax issues

· Manage other compliance requirements including internal audit

Other

· Provide support to Kensho management team on special projects, including modeling new business opportunities, and researching/implementing infrastructure in support of these opportunities

What You'll Need:

· Accounting degree and CPA preferable

· 5 to 6 years of experience in accounting and finance (start-up experience preferred)

· Very well organized and detail oriented

· High degree of problem solving ability, critical thinking, and creativity

· Candidate must be assertive to drive projects to completion in timely manner

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet short term deadlines

· Strong written and communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of personnel

· Ability to work independently and in a team environment

· Comprehensive knowledge of accounting practices (GAAP)

· Knowledge of Anaplan or other forecasting software strongly preferred

· Highly proficient with Excel required, Word and PowerPoint

At Kensho, we pride ourselves on providing top-of-market benefits, including:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 

- 100% company paid premiums

- Unlimited Paid Time Off

- 20 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave (paternity and maternity)

- 401(k) plan with 6% employer matching

- Generous company matching on donations to non-profit charities

- Up to $20,000 tuition assistance toward degree programs, plus up to $4,000/year for ongoing professional education such as industry conferences

- Plentiful snacks, drinks, and regularly catered lunches

- Dog-friendly office (CAM office)

- In-office gyms and showers (CAM, DC) or Equinox membership (LA, NYC)

- Stipend towards commuter or gym reimbursement

- Bike sharing program memberships

- Compassion leave and elder care leave

- Mentoring and additional learning opportunities

- Opportunity to expand professional network and participate in conferences and events 

About Kensho

Kensho uses machine learning, artificial intelligence, natural language processing and data visualization techniques to solve some of the hardest analytical problems and create breakthrough financial intelligence solutions for our parent company, S&P Global. 

Kensho was founded in 2013 by Harvard & MIT alums and was acquired by S&P Global in 2018. Kensho continues to operate as a startup in order to maintain our distinct, independent brand and to promote our breakthrough, innovative culture. Our team of Kenshins enjoy a dynamic and collaborative work environment that runs autonomously from S&P, while leveraging the unparalleled breadth and depth of data and resources available as part of S&P Global. As Kenshins, we pride ourselves on maintaining an innovative culture that depends on diversity and inclusion.

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes future Kenshins with all experiences and perspectives. Kensho is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with offices in New York City, Washington D.C. and Los Angeles. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.